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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … a child vaginally or not. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used exactly as directed , it is … pregnancy. footnote 1 If you have not had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used exactly as directed , it is …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth control. This is because it keeps the sperm and eggs … depends on whether you have ever had a baby by a vaginal birth. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the cap is …
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… VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview Overview You and your birth partner can take part more fully in a vaginal birth than you can in a caesarean delivery. During a …
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… Breech Position and Breech Birth On this page: … position. This is the normal and safest fetal position for birth. But in about 4 out of 100 births, the baby doesn't naturally turn head-down. Instead, …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview … between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). … or More Citations Martin JA, et al. (2011). Births: Final data for 2009. National Vital Statistics …
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… Give Yourself a Break: Practicing Self-Compassion On this … you didn't work out 3 times this week like you planned. Give yourself credit for what you did do. If you exercised … you didn't work out 3 times this week like you planned. Give yourself credit for what you did do. If you exercised …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview … pregnancy. What are the advantages of using the ring for birth control? The ring is more effective for preventing pregnancy than barrier methods of birth control, such as the condom or diaphragm. It may …
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… Slide the plunger enough to push the air out before you give the shot. Make sure you have a full dose in the … rotate injection sites? Your doctor or nurse will show you where you can inject your medicine. Keep track of where on your body you inject your medicine. You may want to …
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… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools Healthy … safe. Most injuries to children occur when parents or caregivers are tired, hungry, or emotionally drained or are … (CPR). Classes usually are offered through your local hospital or fire department. Read and learn about child …
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… medium-risk localized prostate cancer have the option of choosing active surveillance. Unlike many other cancers, … have surgery or radiation. The cancer may grow to the point where it can't be cured during active surveillance. Risks of … surgery or radiation right away help me live longer than choosing active surveillance? Yes That's not right. One …
